Michael Cheika does it his way but Wallabies results spoke loud and clear | Bret Harris

The writing was on the wall for the coach even before the full-time siren sounded in Oita Bowing to the inevitable, Michael Cheika left before being asked to leave. His announcement that he would not seek re-appointment as Wallabies coach pre-empted Rugby Australia’s almost certain intention not to renew his contract.It followed the day after an exchange between Cheika and a journalist, who had the temerity to question him about his future in the media conference after the Wallabies’ record 40-16 loss to England in the World Cup quarter-final at Oita Stadium. Related: Michael Cheika lifts lid …